Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu with views of the Himalayan ranges from the air. After getting picked up at Tribhuvan International Airport, your driver takes you to the hotel. Later that evening, you'll meet your guide to go over the trek details and have a traditional Nepali Thakali thali dinner.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (from your hotel where you stay)
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Nepali Thakali thali)
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
- Evening briefing and trek preparation with guide
- Traditional Nepali Thakali thali dinner
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, spend the day shopping for any trekking gear you might still need and doing a full check on all your equipment to make sure everything's ready for what's ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Equipment shopping and gear inspection
- Day 3
Lukla to Phakding
You'll catch an early 30-minute flight to Lukla with breakfast and briefing once you land. From there, trek downhill past Chauri Kharka village to the Dudh Koshi River, passing sacred Khumbila peak. You'll reach Phakding (2,610m) by day's end and have time to walk around the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Lukla
- Breakfast in Lukla
- Trek to Phakding (3-4 hours, 8 km)
- Phakding village exploration
Landmarks Lukla Airport Chauri Kharka Khumbila Dudh Koshi River Phakding - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Trek for 6-7 hours covering 10.5 km through pine and conifer forests, crossing the Dudh Koshi River and several suspension bridges including the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. You'll stop at Sagarmatha National Park to arrange permits, then break for lunch at Jorsale. The final climb to Namche Bazaar is tough, but you'll get your first look at Mount Everest when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar (6-7 hours, 10.5 km)
- Sagarmatha National Park permit inspection
Landmarks Hillary Suspension Bridge Monjo Sagarmatha National Park Jorsale Namche Bazaar Mount Everest 
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization)
This is your first acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Wander through the village's bakeries, cafes, and shops, or hike to viewpoints for sunrise views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Lhotse. You can also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum, hike to Everest View Hotel, check out Khumjung and Kunde settlements, see Sir Edmund Hillary's school, or visit the 400-year-old Khumjung Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike with multiple vantage point options
- Sherpa Culture Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hike to viewpoints
- Hike from Shyangboche Airport to Everest View Hotel
- Visit to Khumjung and Kunde settlements
- Sir Edmund Hillary's school visit in Khumjung
- Khumjung Monastery visit
Landmarks Sherpa Culture Museum Shyangboche Airport Everest View Hotel Khumjung Kunde Hillary School Khumjung Monastery Ama Dablam Thamserku Kongde Lhotse - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek for 5-6 hours covering 10 km through oak, juniper, conifer, and rhododendron forests with views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam along the way. You'll arrive at Tengboche where you can see Ama Dablam up close and visit the Khumbu region's oldest Buddhist monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche (5-6 hours, 10 km)
- Tengboche Monastery exploration
- Monks' chanting experience
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Ama Dablam - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek for 5-6 hours covering 11 km through plains and meadows to the Imja Khola River with views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam. You'll pass through Pangboche, the region's largest permanent Sherpa settlement, then continue to Dingboche. After lunch, take a short exploratory hike to help with acclimatization before resting for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dingboche (5-6 hours, 11 km)
- Pangboche settlement visit
- Short acclimatization hike in Dingboche
Landmarks Imja Khola River Island Peak Pangboche Dingboche - Day 8
Dingboche (Acclimatization)
This is your second acclimatization day at high altitude. Take a hike to Nangkatshang or Nagarjun hill reaching 5,100m, a viewpoint named after a Buddhist monk with 360-degree views of Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and the Imja glacier. Return to the village afterward to rest and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike to Nangkatshang or Nagarjun hill (5,100m)
Optional Activities
- Village walks and exploration
Landmarks Nangkatshang Hill Nagarjun Hill Imja Glacier Makalu - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
Wake early and trek for 5-6 hours covering 8 km through steep mountain terrain to Lobuche, which offers views of Lobuche, Pumori, and Nuptse. You'll stop for lunch in Thukla at 4,600m where you'll see memorial stupas honoring mountaineers who died on Everest. Take a short evening hike to aid digestion and help with sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lobuche (5-6 hours, 8 km)
- Short evening acclimatization hike
Landmarks Thukla Lobuche Pumori Nuptse - Day 10
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
After breakfast, trek for 7-8 hours covering 12 km to reach Everest Base Camp at 5,364m. This is a difficult day with reduced oxygen, so trek slowly and steadily as your guide directs. Leave your heavy belongings at Gorak Shep teahouse before making the final push to Base Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp (7-8 hours, 12 km)
Landmarks Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp 
- Day 11
Kala Patthar and Return to Lobuche
Wake early and hike to Kala Patthar at 5,550m, the most popular overlook in the Everest Region with 360-degree views of Mount Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, and Lhotse. Watch the flaming rays of sun light up Everest's snowy peak. Return to Gorak Shep for hot breakfast, then trek down to Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot and delicious breakfast at Gorak Shep), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kala Patthar (5,550m)
- Trek back to Lobuche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mount Everest Pumori - Day 12
Lobuche to Chukkung
Leave early after breakfast and cross the Khumbu Glacier, then ascend Kongma La pass, an isolated route with no teahouses that's filled with rubble and debris. From the prayer flag-covered pass, you'll see different views of the 8-mile-long Nuptse and Lhotse. Descend past a frozen lake in the Imja Khola Valley, then make the final descent to Chukkung, a former yak herder's camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Khumbu Glacier
- Kongma La pass ascent and descent
- Trek to Chukkung (8-9 hours, 11 km)
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Kongma La Pass Imja Khola Valley Chukkung - Day 13
Chukkung to Island Peak Base Camp
Trek for 3-4 hours covering 5 km to Island Peak Base Camp following an upward trail below the southern edge of the Lhotse glacier. This difficult ascent winds past a creek into a beautiful glacier valley. After lunch, start pre-climb training with your guide covering climbing methods and techniques. Rest early for tomorrow's big climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (3-4 hours, 5 km)
- Pre-climb training and gear organization
- Climbing methods and techniques briefing
Landmarks Lhotse Glacier Imja Glacier Island Peak Base Camp - Day 14
Island Peak Summit Climb
You'll wake around midnight and depart by 1 a.m. to avoid high winds. The climb takes 12-13 hours total from High Camp to reach Crampon Point in about 3 hours, then you'll put on crampons and use rope lines. Follow a steep 45-50 degree ridge on the Imja glacier with views of Ama Dablam and Makalu. Cross potential crevasses with ladders up to 8m, then summit the 6,189m peak surrounded by glaciers. Descend and return to Chukkung by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Island Peak summit climb (12-13 hours, 10 km)
- Crampon and rope training
Landmarks Island Peak Crampon Point Imja Glacier Lhotse South Face Ama Dablam Makalu Baruntse Mera Peak Chamlang - Day 15
Flexible Day (Weather/Emergency Reserve)
If yesterday's summit attempt was canceled due to severe weather or illness, this day is reserved for a second attempt. This can also cover emergencies like airline delays. If everything went to plan, use this day to rest and explore more of the trail, or optionally return to Kathmandu for extra time there.
Optional Activities
- Island Peak summit attempt (if Day 14 was canceled)
- Rest and trail exploration
- Return to Kathmandu (optional)
- Day 16
Dingboche to Namche Bazaar
After early breakfast, trek for 7-8 hours covering 23 km back to Namche Bazaar, passing through Dingboche, Shomare, Tengboche, and Sansa. This is a long and difficult trek with great Himalayan views throughout. Once you reach Namche, relax and enjoy authentic Nepali or Western cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Authentic Nepali or Western cuisine)
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar (7-8 hours, 23 km)
Landmarks Dingboche Shomare Tengboche Sansa Namche Bazaar - Day 17
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
After a late breakfast, trek for 6-7 hours covering 18.5 km with a steep descent to Lukla. Be careful on the steep trail throughout the day. Upon arrival, stop at a teahouse to celebrate your last day in the mountains with your team and reflect on the experiences you'll take home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla (6-7 hours, 18.5 km)
- Team celebration at Lukla teahouse
Landmarks Lukla - Day 18
Lukla to Kathmandu
Take a scenic 35-minute return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, flying parallel to the world's highest peaks. Once you arrive, your driver takes you to the hotel for rest or souvenir shopping. In the evening, you'll enjoy a special cultural program and farewell dinner to mark the end of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special cultural program and farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Kathmandu
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Special cultural program and farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping
Landmarks Lukla Airport - Day 19
Departure
Tour staff will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport. Say goodbye to your new friends and Nepal as you depart.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (At. your Hotel where you going to stay)
Included Activities
- Airport drop-off
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
